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Blue Bomber: 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport

This 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport looks extremely clean, and features many new and rebuilt components. The seller describes it as a turn-key bike. Find it here on eBay in Tucson, AZ with no reserve.

1975 saw a facelift of the original CB750 of 1969. Overall, it has a sportier look than its predecessor thanks to a lovely new four-into-one exhaust. Another first for this year is a rear disc brake.

The listing includes a rather impressive list of work done to the bike while under the seller’s ownership. Highlights include a new clutch, new paint on the tank, new rear shocks, extensive carburetor work, a halogen headlight and LEDS everywhere else.

The SOHC Four of the CB750 produced a claimed 68 HP at 8000 RPM when new. These are known to be extremely hardy units, and parts are readily available.

Overall, this bike looks like a sure bet. It seems to have been very well taken care of, and should be capable of doubling its miles if the next owner is as caring. Not having a reserve, the bang-for-your-buck value could be very sweet indeed.

Comments

I used to beat those “750F”s all the time with my 78 GS750E, those Honda guys all thought they were fast; one in particular wanted me to run him 4times in a row, So I did, even let HIM say:”GO” smoked his butt every time. Last run his “F” model coughed up a retainer,……’78 model the cam needed better vvlvspring retainers . He still[30yrs] later ,still lies about it , but like I said when you think to yourself, you know who won, glad I never had to resort to lying like that. I miss my SUZUKI, she never did me wrong.

I own the same year and model in the other color, sunburst orange. Yes those are not the original pipes. They taper and run parallel to the ground, very unique especially for the time. The F model had a tighter gear ratio and a higher compression rate. But even with the re-jetted carbs I’m a little cynical that he’s getting much beyond 85 mph, 90 is just about redline on my bike. But the bike is bomber tough. ALWAYS starts and after 20k miles from me and 28k on the bike I’ve done maintenance only, no repairs necessary. But that price seems a bit high considering the miles and the mods.

You’re correct about the shape/effectiveness of the original exhaust – I owned one and at idle, you couldn’t even hear the exhaust. (maybe b/c of the noisy cam chain) I’m intrigued by the handlebar mount instrument – is it a clock?

I don’t believe that is the stock exhaust. It may be the original header pipe but, as I recall, the muffler was much longer and also tapered to a smaller diameter at the end. This bike was made by Honda after all, the company that only made bikes for the “nicest people” as the ads went, and this setup would probably be a little too loud for their conservative corporate sensibilities.

Personally speaking, whenever I see a bike that is missing its airbox and has pod filters instead I lose interest instantly. To me this spells Boy-Racer and a rough history. This particular bike might be the most sound 1979 CB750 in existence but first impressions coupled with high asking prices usually finds me looking at something else that’s stock and not modified. The installation of pod filters requires new jets in the carb and the knowledge of which way to go either rich or lean. In most cases anyone with this knowledge would be a racer who would flog the hell out of their bike. Not changing the jets would have equal negative effect…thus my walking shoes in a different direction. Once again this bike might be the best value under the sun…these are just rules that I live by

TY: “1975 saw a facelift of the original CB750 of 1969. Overall, it has a sportier look than its predecessor thanks to a lovely new four-into-one exhaust. Another first for this year is a rear disc brake.”

That statement gives the impression that this model replaced the original design, which is not the case. The 750F was an adjunct to the four-pipe, rear-drum SOHC 750K which continued in production unitl 1979.

Speaking to this particualr 750F, I’m less impressed by all the racer-boy mods than by the lack of attention to detail, for example the faded-out instruments and controls, paintless master cylinder, tatty centerstand, and so on.

I like the SOHC Honda fours and have several. But this one looks to me like just another high mileage, tired example with some catalog items and a little paint sprinkled on to draw attention. An OK daily rider, but I think you could do better for the money.